Subtract 2/21 from 5/75
5/75 - 2/21 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
5/75 = 5 × 7/75 × 7 = 35/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
2/21 = 2 × 25/21 × 25 = 50/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/525 - 50/525 = 35 - 50/525 = -15/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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